Usage of traditional medicines among elderly and prednisolone contamination
The elderly consume many medications including traditional medicines. In 1986, it was found that 29% of elderly took traditional medicines although in 1996, the National Health Morbidity survey reported a 2.3% prevalence.However,studies from other countries showed much higher percentages. The Minist...
Main Authors: | Ismail, Zabidah, Mohamed, Rafeezul, Mohd. Hassan, Mohd. Hashim, Wan Su, Kamaruzaman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
2005
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/332/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/332/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/332/1/Usage_of_traditional_medicines_among_elderly..%281%29.pdf |
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